04/18/2008 — For more than 30 years, members of the Oak Park Women's Exchange have been pooling their resources in order to sell handmade crafts and creations. Together, they enjoy a cooperative business arrangement that celebrates creativity, community and commerce.

09/13/2007 — When a business's product or service is overpriced, the signs are clear: The phone doesn't ring and the customers aren't making purchases. But when a business's offerings are underpriced, it can be more difficult to recognize a problem. Learn how to determine the perfect price for your product or service.

09/13/2007 — Hiring quality employees means better customer service and higher sales, which translates into a more robust bottom line. Learn to find the best pool of candidates by honing your recruitment skills.

05/10/2007 — Chances are your best employees are ambitious self-starters with great problem-solving skills. But beware: The people who possess these qualities aren't likely to stick around unless their needs and expectations are being met. Learn how to challenge, inspire and ultimately retain your best employees for the long haul.

Running your own small business might be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but it doesn't have to mean sacrificing everything else. Discover effective strategies for creating work/life balance that won't leave you feeling guilty at home or in the office.

04/18/2008 — Listen now to Lisa McManus, independent consultant for PartyLite, as she explains how joining a meet-up group for women small business owners has grown her client base. McManus explains how members of The Elmwood Park/Oak Park Women's Business Networking Group in Illinois are able to connect with one another and boost their number of referrals.